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ASTECH® SUPPORTS INDUSTRY STATEMENT ON THE USE OF MULTI-BRAND SCAN TOOLS&nbsp;Plano, TX – August 19, 2021 – Repairify, Inc. d/b/a asTech® (“asTech”), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC (“Kinderhook”), announces support for the recent positioning statement released from the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI), Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), and Auto Care Association taking a unified position on multi-brand scan tools in the aftermarket.&nbsp;“We stand behind these organizations who play an important role in the development of practices and standards in the automotive industry,” said Cris Hollingsworth, President of Repairify. “The market has indicated the need for flexible cost options across the spectrum of automotive repair events. We believe that multi-brand scan tools, when validated for accuracy, can provide a complimentary approach to safely complete repairs.”&nbsp;The statement was independently released earlier this month and solidifies the three organizations’ position on common diagnostic processes and was produced after consultation with subject matter experts in both OE scanning and multi-brand aftermarket tools. Their intention is to make it clear to the industry that consumers and repair facilities are best served when multi-brand scan tools are available.&nbsp;“While asTech is known for its focus on providing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) only tools, our extensive research has enabled us to develop a validation process that allows us to include access to aftermarket scans through our recently patented routing process while still providing the same accuracy and safety we are known for,” said Maurice Tuff, Chief Technology Officer of Repairify. “We will be launching asTech DuoTM in the coming weeks, which will provide customers with the flexibility they need to meet their ever-changing scanning, diagnostic, and calibration needs.”asTech identified the need to validate aftermarket tools following their increased use in the market during the repair process. Through extensive research and development, the asTech team has been able to identify when an aftermarket tool can be safely used and has incorporated this insight into its diagnostic process. AsTech’s new solution, asTech Duo, provides collision and mechanical repair shops with access to the leading validated aftermarket and OEM scan tools so they can perform repairs efficiently, accurately and at the most affordable price point.&nbsp;More details on asTech Duo will be released separately.&nbsp;About asTech a Repairify, Inc. CompanyasTech is the leading provider of remote diagnostic solutions and services to the collision industry. asTech delivers cutting-edge, expert diagnostics to provide safe and accurate repairs. asTech provides remote scanning, diagnostics, and calibrations using its patented technology, while providing virtual support through I-CAR and ASE Certified Master Technicians. asTech Master Technicians can service many trouble codes remotely and provide real-time assistance to shop technicians at the vehicle when needed. asTech also offers mobile repair, key replacement, calibration services, and BlueDriver®’s commercial aftermarket technology. asTech is based in Plano, Texas.For more information, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://astech.com/">astech.com</a>&nbsp;About Kinderhook IndustriesKinderhook Industries, LLC is a private investment firm that manages over $3.3 billion of committed capital. We have made in excess of 250 investments and follow-on acquisitions since inception. Kinderhook’s investment philosophy is predicated on matching unique, growth-oriented investment opportunities with exceptional financial expertise and our proprietary network of operating partners. Our focus is on middle market businesses with defensible niche market positioning in the healthcare services, environmental / business services, and automotive / light manufacturing sectors. We have a track record of successfully and consistently building industry leaders.&nbsp;For more information, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://kinderhook.com/">kinderhook.com</a>&nbsp;For more information, contact:Clarissa Rios, BizCom Associates(972) 352 7601 | Clarissa@bizcompr.com

asTech Supports Industry Position Statement

PATENT AWARDED FOR INDUSTRY-DISRUPTING TECHNOLOGY, DELIVERING 100-PERCENT ACCURACY TO SELECT CORRECT OEM AND/OR AFTERMARKET REMOTE DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS&nbsp;Plano, TX -&nbsp;(22 luglio 2021) – Repairify, Inc. d/b/a asTech (“asTech”), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC (“Kinderhook”), announces the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has awarded Repairify patent serial no. 16/202,642 for remote automotive diagnostics. The patent is directed to aspects of Repairify’s industry-disrupting technology, including systems and methods that allow ASE technicians to use a mobile device to read a vehicle’s identification number (VIN), transmit the VIN to a diagnostic database, and assist in determining whether an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) diagnostic tool — or aftermarket tool — is required for proper diagnosis and/or repair of the vehicle. As a result, automotive technicians can accurately select the correct OEM and/or aftermarket remote diagnostic tools for the effective and safe diagnosis of vehicles.&nbsp;“asTech’s technology is an industry ‘game changer’ by providing unique functionality to access vital OEM and aftermarket remote diagnostics data via VINs, and this newest patent will help us in protecting that technology” stated Cris Hollingsworth, President of Repairify, Inc. “ASE technicians will be empowered to quickly access the correct automotive tools to accurately and safely address unique vehicle functionalities via diagnostics and repair data. This newest patent to be issued will be another competitive strategic step for accelerating our solutions and offerings across the entire automotive ecosystem.”&nbsp;The patent is expected to be directed at aspects of Repairify’s technology that serve as the brains of a revolutionary solution asTech is launching to the automotive aftermarket industry later this summer. The product will accurately address vehicles’ OEM and aftermarket remote diagnostic needs for three important automotive repair sectors: collision, mechanical, and glass. These innovations further assist Repairify to expand and accelerate its proprietary tools, technology, and service offerings across the Americas and Europe.&nbsp;About asTechasTech is the leading provider of remote diagnostic solutions and services to the collision industry. asTech provides cutting-edge, expert diagnostics using OEM tools to provide safe and accurate repairs. asTech provides remote diagnostics using its patented device and also provides access to ASE-Certified Master Technicians, who are trained to be virtual diagnosticians. asTech Master Technicians can service many trouble codes remotely and provide real-time assistance to shop technicians at the vehicle when needed. asTech also offers mobile repair, key replacement, calibration services, and BlueDriver®, the #1 vehicle scan tool solution on Amazon. asTech is based in Plano, Texas.&nbsp;For more information, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.astech.com">www.astech.com</a>&nbsp;For more information, contact:Avery Barzizza, BizCom Associates(513) 520-3463 | <a href="mailto:Avery@BizComPR.com">Avery@BizComPR.com</a>

Repairify Awarded New Patent

ASTECH ACQUIRES MOBILE TECH RX&nbsp;New York, NY – Repairify, Inc. d/b/a asTech (“asTech”), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC (“Kinderhook”), announced today the acquisition of Mobile Tech RX (“Mobile Tech RX” or the “Company”). Mobile Tech RX is the industry leading automotive and collision reconditioning application with over 4,000 companies and approximately 6,000 active users that enables technicians to estimate, invoice, manage teams and collision workflow, process repair orders and capture data on-the-go through their mobile devices.&nbsp; Mobile Tech RX also provides instant damage pricing estimates using machine learning enabled AI and computer vision with dispatch functionality to their technicians across the country in their own marketplace.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company represents the twelfth add-on acquisition for asTech and Kinderhook’s 112th automotive-related transaction. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.Today, there are over 4,000 companies leveraging the application for glass repair, detailing, paintless dent repair (“PDR”), wheel and rim repair, paint touch up, window tint, interior repair, PPF and vinyl repairs.&nbsp; This technology enables these businesses to have all the necessary tools to compete from marketing, workflow, finance, payment to real-time analytics dashboards. Everything an independent automotive and collision business needs to manage, grow and enhance their position in the industry.&nbsp;“Mobile Tech RX is a strategic acquisition that allows asTech to expand both its product offering and customer base. The Company provides asTech with access to an established network of repair technicians across 4,000 businesses and 6,000 technicians, instantly increasing asTech’s scale and capabilities,” said Paul Cifelli, Managing Director of Kinderhook Industries.&nbsp;“Repairify is thrilled to welcome Eric Garves from Mobile Tech RX, who will be joining the Repairify team as the CEO of Mobile Tech RX. The Company has demonstrated an ability to match demand while providing end customers access to a flexed labor with over 1.7 million vehicles repaired through its solution in the past year. We look forward to continued success as we further augment the application to include solutions across asTech’s platform of service offerings,” said Cris Hollingsworth, President of Repairify.&nbsp;“The merger between Mobile Tech RX and Repairify will result in an application that better serves all end customers and technicians who currently utilize the solution,” said Eric Garves, CEO and Co-Founder of Mobile Tech RX.&nbsp; “Technicians will be capable of diversifying and expanding their revenue streams while end customers will benefit from access to a broader set of vehicle repairs.”Monroe Moxness Berg PA and Kirkland &amp; Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to asTech.&nbsp; Financing for the transaction was provided by Ares Capital Corporation and Capital One, National Association.&nbsp;About Kinderhook IndustriesKinderhook Industries, LLC is a private investment firm that manages over $3.3 billion of committed capital. We have made in excess of 275 investments and follow-on acquisitions since inception. Kinderhook’s investment philosophy is predicated on matching unique, growth-oriented investment opportunities with exceptional financial expertise and our proprietary network of operating partners. Our focus is on middle market businesses with defensible niche market positioning in the healthcare services, environmental / business services, and automotive / light manufacturing sectors. We have a track record of successfully and consistently building industry leaders.&nbsp;For more information, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.kinderhook.com">www.kinderhook.com</a>&nbsp;About asTechasTech is the leading provider of remote diagnostic solutions and services to the collision industry. asTech provides cutting-edge, expert diagnostics using OEM tools to provide safe and accurate repairs. asTech provides remote diagnostics using its patented device and provides access to ASE-Certified Master Technicians, who are trained to be virtual diagnosticians. asTech Master Technicians can service many trouble codes remotely and provide real-time assistance to shop technicians at the vehicle when needed. asTech also offers mobile repair, key replacement, calibration services, and BlueDriver®, the #1 vehicle scan tool solution on Amazon. asTech is based in Plano, Texas.&nbsp;For more information, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.astech.com">www.astech.com</a>&nbsp;About Mobile Tech RXMobile Tech RX offers the #1 automotive reconditioning application, a software as a service (“SAAS”) technology platform that makes it easy for mobile and shop-based technicians to estimate, invoice, manage collision workflow, and capture data on-the-go from a tablet or phone. Since inception, Mobile Tech RX has worked to simplify the work order management process and make it easier to connect reconditioning technicians to end customers and their vehicles. Mobile Tech RX was founded in 2014 and is based in Austin, Texas.&nbsp;For more information, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mobiletechrx.com">www.mobiletechrx.com</a>

asTech Acquires Mobile Tech RX

ASTECH ACQUIRES RED EU &amp; RED AUTOCENTRES&nbsp;New York, NY&nbsp;– Repairify, Inc. d/b/a asTech (“asTech”), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC (“Kinderhook”), announced today the acquisition of Red (EU) Limited and Red Autocentres. Red (EU) Limited is a leading distributor of aftermarket electronic devices designed to run diagnostic tests and calibration services on automotive electrical systems, specifically advanced driver-assistance systems (“ADAS”).&nbsp; Red Autocentres is a leading provider of automotive diagnostics, calibration and programming services for the collision and mechanical markets. The combined Companies will operate as Red EU (“Red” or the “Company”) and represent the eleventh add-on acquisition for asTech and Kinderhook’s 105th automotive-related transaction.&nbsp; Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Red provides a complete suite of solutions for the service, maintenance, and repair (“SMR”), collision, and automotive insurance industries through diagnostic scan tools and automotive electrical system services. Services include local, car-side, and remote diagnostics along with sensor calibration, programming, and vehicle health support.&nbsp;“Red is an exciting acquisition that enables asTech to further broaden its suite of global tools and solutions for customers. With demand for ADAS repair and calibration services rising, asTech looks forward to continuing to be the solution provider of choice for customers seeking to properly repair today’s sophisticated car parc,” said Paul Cifelli, Managing Director of Kinderhook Industries.“Repairify is thrilled to welcome Martin Brown from Red, who will be joining the Repairify team as Technical Director, Repairify Innovations. Expanding into new markets and augmenting service offerings to better serve all customers is key to asTech’s global growth strategy. We look forward to integrating Red, a leading market expert in the United Kingdom (UK), which will enable us to further execute on that strategy across the UK, Europe, and internationally,” said Cris Hollingsworth, President of Repairify.&nbsp;“The merger between Red and Repairify will provide tremendous value and benefits to all our of our Red global customers”, said Martin Brown, CEO of Red EU.&nbsp; “Red customers will benefit from having access to a complete portfolio of world class tools, products, and services rapidly being integrated under the Repairify global solutions platform.”&nbsp;Mishcon de Reya LLP and Kirkland &amp; Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to asTech.&nbsp;&nbsp;About Kinderhook IndustriesKinderhook Industries, LLC is a private investment firm that manages over $3.3 billion of committed capital. We have made in excess of 260 investments and follow-on acquisitions since inception. Kinderhook’s investment philosophy is predicated on matching unique, growth-oriented investment opportunities with exceptional financial expertise and our proprietary network of operating partners. Our focus is on middle market businesses with defensible niche market positioning in the healthcare services, environmental / business services, and automotive / light manufacturing sectors. We have a track record of successfully and consistently building industry leaders.&nbsp;For more information, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.kinderhook.com">www.kinderhook.com</a>&nbsp;About asTechasTech is the leading provider of remote diagnostic solutions and services to the collision industry. asTech provides cutting-edge, expert diagnostics using OEM tools to provide safe and accurate repairs. asTech provides remote diagnostics using its patented device and also provides access to ASE-Certified Master Technicians, who are trained to be virtual diagnosticians. asTech Master Technicians can service many trouble codes remotely and provide real-time assistance to shop technicians at the vehicle when needed. asTech also offers mobile repair, key replacement, calibration services, and BlueDriver®, the #1 vehicle scan tool solution on Amazon. asTech is based in Plano, Texas.&nbsp;For more information, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.astech.com">www.astech.com</a>&nbsp;About RedRed is a leading provider of aftermarket electronic devices designed to run diagnostic tests and calibration services on automotive electric systems. Red also provides ADAS services including local, car-side, and remote diagnostic along with sensor calibration, programming, and vehicle health support. A market expert for technical services, solutions, and hard-to-fix vehicles, Red is based in Dunstable, United Kingdom.&nbsp;For more information, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.red.holdings">www.red.holdings</a>

asTech Acquires Red EU & Red Autocentres

ASTECH RECEIVES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT FROM 3M &nbsp;Plano, TX - (February 23, 2021) – Repairify, Inc. d/b/a asTech (“asTech”), known for its patented asTech® device and remote scanning, programing, and calibration services to the automotive aftermarket industry, today announced a strategic investment from 3M.&nbsp; The strategic investment from 3M will help Repairify further expand and accelerate its proprietary tools, technology and service offerings across the Americas and Europe.&nbsp; Terms and conditions of the investment were kept confidential and future collaboration will be announced in a separate press release later.“The 3M strategic investment in Repairify enables us to accelerate our solutions and offerings across the entire automotive ecosystem,” stated Cris Hollingsworth, President of Repairify, Inc. regarding the investment. &nbsp;“We seek to make strategic investments that will advance our innovation and growth,” said Ben Wright, Director, 3M Ventures. “We are moving rapidly to an even more digital-first world, and we see those shifts in the automotive aftermarket. This investment signifies our continued commitment to advance the digitization of 3M as well as of the customers we serve. “ &nbsp;About asTech, a Repairify, Inc. CompanyRepairify, Inc. is the global leader for advanced Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and automotive aftermarket vehicle diagnostics, calibrations, remote services, and intelligence.&nbsp; Repairify portfolio solutions are powered by patented tools and technology and delivered through certified industry professionals providing the safest and most accurate repairs. asTech Master Technicians can service trouble codes remotely and provide real-time assistance to shop technicians at the vehicle when needed.&nbsp; Repairify currently provides global service solutions to the automotive industry in over 20 countries across the Americas and Europe through its portfolio of industry leading brands: asTech®, Bluedriver®, FleetGenix® and Repairify Solutions®. &nbsp;For more information, please visit:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.astech.com">www.astech.com</a> &nbsp;For more information, contact:Emily Busskohl, BizCom Associates(310) 415-9967 |&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Emily@BizComPR.com">Emily@BizComPR.com</a> &nbsp;

asTech Receives Strategic Investment From 3M

ASTECH ACQUIRES ADASTHINK&nbsp;&nbsp;New York, NY - (February 24, 2021) – Repairify, Inc. d/b/a asTech (“asTech”), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC (“Kinderhook”), announced today the acquisition of adasThink (“adasThink” or the “Company”). adasThink retrieves information related to the vehicle-specific advanced driver-assistance systems (“ADAS”) and identifies required ADAS procedures and calibration based on labor operations in an automotive repair estimate. The Company represents the tenth add-on acquisition for asTech and Kinderhook’s 101st automotive-related transaction. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. &nbsp;The adasThink technology leverages the vehicle identification number to properly identify the vehicle’s build information. Within the information, the technology identifies the advance driver-assistance systems on the vehicle that have been impacted by the vehicle’s damage. Additionally, this technology identifies OEM calibration requirements and instructions. &nbsp;“adasThink is a strategic acquisition that allows asTech to augment its service offering with identification of advanced vehicle systems that do not display a diagnostic trouble code. While these systems do not display diagnostic trouble codes, calibrations are necessary to ensure that vehicles are functioning as designed by the manufacturer,” said Paul Cifelli, Managing Director of Kinderhook Industries. &nbsp;“Repairify is thrilled to welcome Nick Dominato from adasThink, who will be joining the Repairify team. asTech has always remained committed to providing customers with accurate &nbsp; diagnostic services. The addition of adasThink to asTech’s capabilities offers our customers meaningful information about the condition of a vehicle’s safety systems to ensure the vehicle is repaired to OEM specifications,” said Cris Hollingsworth, President of Repairify. &nbsp;Stewart McKelvey, Kirkland &amp; Ellis LLP and Pranger Law served as legal counsel to asTech. &nbsp;About Kinderhook IndustriesKinderhook Industries, LLC is a private investment firm that manages over $3.3 billion of committed capital. We have made in excess of 250 investments and follow-on acquisitions since inception. Kinderhook’s investment philosophy is predicated on matching unique, growth-oriented investment opportunities with exceptional financial expertise and our proprietary network of operating partners. Our focus is on middle market businesses with defensible niche market positioning in the healthcare services, environmental / business services, and automotive / light manufacturing sectors. We have a track record of successfully and consistently building industry leaders. &nbsp;For more information, please visit:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.kinderhook.com">www.kinderhook.com</a> &nbsp;About asTechasTech is the leading provider of remote diagnostic solutions and services to the collision industry. asTech provides cutting-edge, expert diagnostics using OEM tools to provide safe and accurate repairs. asTech provides remote diagnostics using its patented device and also provides access to ASE-Certified Master Technicians, who are trained to be virtual diagnosticians. asTech Master Technicians can service many trouble codes remotely and provide real-time assistance to shop technicians at the vehicle when needed. asTech also offers mobile repair, key replacement, calibration services, and BlueDriver®, the #1 vehicle scan tool solution on Amazon. asTech is based in Plano, Texas. &nbsp;For more information, please visit:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.astech.com">www.astech.com</a> &nbsp;About adasThinkadasThink is a leading software company that accurately and automatically identifies required ADAS calibrations and equipped ADAS features. The technology links to OEM documentation needed to validate ADAS-related repairs. Collision repairers can easily identify ADAS repairs with software-powered estimate analysis and then unlock key safety-related repair procedures that are often overlooked by human estimators. &nbsp;For more information, please visit:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.adasthink.com">www.adasthink.com</a> &nbsp;For more information, contact:Emily Busskohl, BizCom Associates(310) 415-9967 |&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Emily@BizComPR.com">Emily@BizComPR.com</a> &nbsp;

asTech Acquires adasThink

ASTECH DEVICE IS CERTIFIED TO SUPPORT THE GM COLLISION REPAIR NETWORK&nbsp;Plano, TX — February 2, 2021– asTech, a Repairify Inc. company, is providing GM with key scanning, diagnostics, and calibration solutions.&nbsp;asTech is OE certified and is committed to providing customers with safe and proper repair— protecting customer safety and maintaining product integrity.&nbsp;“asTech provides the right service, tools, and quality technicians to provide proper repair and customer safety,” stated Jake Rodenroth, asTech Director of OEM and Industry Technical Relations. “As product development continues, and as we see more EV vehicles to the future, asTech, as a solution, can meet that remote volume.”&nbsp;The GM Collision Repair Network is designed to provide tools to assist in the pre- and post repair scans, usage of OEM repair procedures, completion of recalibration, and quality-control checks. Utilizing asTech’s remote diagnostic solutions within the GM Collision Repair Network, customers can receive diagnostics and calibration of their GM vehicles.&nbsp;This latest announcement demonstrates asTech’s commitment to providing superior quality automotive diagnostic and vehicle electronic services to professional repair organizations. As automotive electronics become more advanced asTech is committed to the safe and proper repair.&nbsp;About asTech®Founded in 2010, asTech, a Repairify company, is a leading remote diagnostics service solution provider in the automotive repair industry. ASE certified and dealer trained technicians use their patented technology to run OEM scanning tools remotely and ensure electronic vehicle systems are returned back to OEM standards post-collision repair. For more information, visit astech.com.&nbsp;For more information, contact:Emily Busskohl, BizCom Associates(310) 415-9967 | <a href="mailto:Emily@BizComPR.com">Emily@BizComPR.com</a>

asTech Device is Certified to Support the GM Collision Repair Network

ASTECH ACQUIRES BLUEDRIVER&nbsp;New York, NY – Repairify, Inc. d/b/a asTech (“asTech”), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC (“Kinderhook”), announced today the acquisition of Root Four Imagination Inc. (“BlueDriver” or the “Company”). BlueDriver is a leading provider of direct-to-consumer aftermarket diagnostic scan tools and services. The Company represents the ninth add-on acquisition for asTech and Kinderhook’s 99th automotive-related transaction. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.&nbsp;The BlueDriver® diagnostic tool is able to match a vehicle’s make, model, and trouble code to a specific fix from a repair database that has been verified by professional automotive technicians. Once the proper fix is identified, customers can seamlessly order parts online within the BlueDriver® application along with clearing diagnostic trouble codes upon completion of the repair. asTech is now the only company in the world that has both aftermarket / quick-scan and full OEM diagnostic scanning and calibration capabilities.&nbsp;“BlueDriver is a highly strategic acquisition and allows asTech to augment its service offering with aftermarket diagnostic capabilities. The addition will assist asTech in executing on its global multi- tier tool strategy and expand its offering in the automotive repair ecosystem into mechanical, whole auction, fleet, retail, and eCommerce markets,” said Paul Cifelli, Managing Director of Kinderhook Industries.&nbsp;“Repairify is thrilled to welcome Maurice Tuff, who will be joining Repairify as our Chief Technology Officer. asTech has always remained committed to providing customers with accurate diagnostic services and the BlueDriver® tool offers our customers a quality, trusted and easy-to- use diagnostic solution. asTech believes there will continue to be strong demand for aftermarket diagnostic solutions and is confident that the integration of BlueDriver will further enable us to provide our customers with a one-stop-shop for vehicle diagnostic, calibration, and remote programming services,” said Cris Hollingsworth, President of Repairify.&nbsp;“I am ecstatic to be joining the Repairify team and optimistic that the combination of BlueDriver, asTech, and their technologies will further enable us to deliver superior diagnostic solutions to our global customers,” said Maurice Tuff, Chief Technology Officer of Repairify.&nbsp;Stewart McKelvey, Kirkland &amp; Ellis LLP and Pranger Law served as legal counsel to asTech. Financing for the transaction was provided by BBVA USA.&nbsp;About Kinderhook IndustriesKinderhook Industries, LLC is a private investment firm that manages over $3.3 billion of committed capital. We have made in excess of 250 investments and follow-on acquisitions since inception. Kinderhook’s investment philosophy is predicated on matching unique, growth-oriented investment opportunities with exceptional financial expertise and our proprietary network of operating partners. Our focus is on middle market businesses with defensible niche market positioning in the healthcare services, environmental / business services, and automotive / light manufacturing sectors. We have a track record of successfully and consistently building industry leaders.&nbsp;For more information, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.kinderhook.com">www.kinderhook.com</a>&nbsp;About asTech a Repairify, Inc. CompanyasTech is the leading provider of remote diagnostic solutions and services to the collision industry. asTech provides cutting-edge, expert diagnostics using OEM tools to provide safe and accurate repairs. asTech provides remote diagnostics using its patented device and also provides access to ASE-Certified Master Technicians, who are trained to be virtual diagnosticians. asTech Master Technicians can service many trouble codes remotely and provide real-time assistance to shop technicians at the vehicle when needed. asTech also offers mobile repair, key replacement, and calibration services. asTech is based in Plano, Texas.&nbsp;For more information, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.astech.com">www.astech.com</a>&nbsp;About BlueDriverFounded in 2006, Root Four Imagination Inc. is a leading provider of direct-to-consumer aftermarket diagnostic scan tools. Headquartered in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, the Company offers BlueDriver®, the #1 vehicle scan tool solution on Amazon. The BlueDriver® tool is wireless, Android and iOS compatible, and equipped to match a vehicle’s make, model, and trouble code to a specific fix from a database with repairs that have been verified by professional automotive technicians. The tool is compatible with any vehicle’s OBD-II port and offers enhanced diagnostics for GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Mercedes, BMW, Honda, and Volkswagen vehicles.&nbsp;For more information, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bluedriver.com">www.bluedriver.com</a>

asTech Acquires BlueDriver

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;&nbsp;Leading Automotive Service Companies Unite as Repairify™ to Form a Global Leader in Automotive Technology &amp; Intelligence&nbsp;&nbsp;Repairify parent company unveils new global logo and tagline for its operating companies: Driven by Repairify™&nbsp;New York, NY — Oct. 19, 2021 — Repairify, Inc., a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC (“Kinderhook”), announced today its new strategic initiative to align its family of brands, which includes <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://astech.com/">asTech®</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://adasthink.com/">adasThink</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ca.bluedriver.com/pages/bluedriver">BlueDriver</a>®, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.fleetgenix.com/">FleetGenix</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.mobiletechrx.com/">Mobile Tech RX</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.red.holdings/">RED (EU)</a>, to emerge as a global leader in Automotive Technology and Intelligence to help the automotive collision, mechanical, and dealership sectors master the modern vehicle.&nbsp;&nbsp;All existing brands and future acquisitions will be aligned in pursuing the collective goal of revolutionizing vehicle care, performance, and safety through both original equipment (“OE”) and validated OEM-compatible tools and data. This concept is encapsulated in the new portfolio company tagline “Driven by Repairify.”&nbsp;&nbsp;“By growing our organization through the acquisitions of like-minded industry innovators, we have established a powerhouse of brands that are all playing critical roles in transforming the way today’s increasingly complex vehicles are repaired, serviced, and maintained,” said Cris Hollingsworth, President of Repairify. “We are uniting our corporate family under the Repairify name, to improve workflows for our customers by providing richer, more actionable vehicle data and intelligence to deliver the strongest possible insights the automotive industry can leverage.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Repairify has quickly expanded to become a global business comprised of six operating companies with customers in 48 countries. In 2021, Repairify has acquired four new companies (adasThink, BlueDriver, RED (EU) and Mobile Tech RX), announced a revolutionary new <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://astech.com/news/repairify-awarded-new-patent/">patent award</a>, and preparing for the launch of exciting new solutions at the upcoming <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.semashow.com/">Specialty Equipment Market Association (“SEMA”) Show</a>&nbsp;in Las Vegas.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Through comprehensive vehicle data and intelligence, specialized technology, and a support network of certified technicians, Repairify empowers our clients to make better decisions, maximize efficiency and precision, reduce costs, and gain competitive advantage,” said Maurice Tuff, CTO for Repairify. “As we look toward continued expansion of our global footprint, we are proud of the Repairify brand and the technology and expertise we’re bringing to the market.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Repairify’s official industry debut will take place at SEMA, November 2-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, where all of their capabilities will be on display (South Hall, Booth 31191). To schedule a one-on-one media interview with a Repairify representative at SEMA, please contact Clarissa Rios at (972) 352-7601 or via <a href="mailto:Clarissa@BizComPR.com">Clarissa@BizComPR.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;For more about Repairify and its family of automotive technology and intelligence brands, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.repairify.com/">repairify.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;About Repairify, Inc.&nbsp; Repairify, Inc., and its family of brands empower the automotive repair industry to master today’s modern, data-intensive vehicles. By providing revolutionary OE tool and validated OE-compatible technology, services, and intelligence, Repairify helps automotive professionals run better businesses through improved diagnostics, calibration, programming, and workflow. Repairify’s brands are committed to vehicle and driver safety by providing repairers with excellent service supported by the highest quality and precision tools, technology, and data.&nbsp;Repairify, Inc., is a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC. The Repairify family includes asTech, adasThink, BlueDriver, FleetGenix, MobileTechRX, and RED (EU). For more information, please visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.repairify.com/">repairify.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;About Kinderhook Industries&nbsp;&nbsp;Kinderhook Industries, LLC is a private investment firm that manages over $3.3 billion of committed capital. We have made in excess of 275 investments and follow-on acquisitions since inception. Kinderhook’s investment philosophy is predicated on matching unique, growth-oriented investment opportunities with exceptional financial expertise and our proprietary network of operating partners. Our focus is on middle market businesses with defensible niche market positioning in the healthcare services, environmental / business services, and automotive / light manufacturing sectors. We have a track record of successfully and consistently building industry leaders.&nbsp;For more information, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.kinderhook.com/">kinderhook.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Press Contact:&nbsp;&nbsp;Clarissa Rios BizCom PR (972) 352-7601&nbsp; <a href="mailto:Clarissa@BizComPR.com">Clarissa@BizComPR.com&nbsp;</a>

Leading Automotive Service Companies Unite as Repairify™ to Form a Global Leader in Automotive Technology & Intelligence 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;Introducing asTech® Duo - A Powerful, All-in-One Solution for Remote and Local Scanning, Diagnostics, and Calibrations&nbsp;&nbsp;asTech delivers on promise to provide OEM scan tool reports with every remote scan&nbsp;Plano, Texas – October 28, 2021 –&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.astech.com">asTech</a>®, Driven by&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.repairify.com/">Repairify</a>™, Inc., today introduced asTech Duo, a powerful all-in-one solution for scanning, diagnostics, and calibrations, simplifying vehicle repair for professionals in the automotive collision, mechanical, and dealership sectors. Customers have access to both remote OEM scans and local OEM-compatible scans, all within the same asTech device.&nbsp;The groundbreaking announcement takes place just in time for the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.semashow.com/">Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (“SEMA”) Show</a>, November 2nd to 5th in Las Vegas, Nevada.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Our customers have expressed the need for an integrated solution with access to both local and remote scanning options in one device.” said Maurice Tuff, Chief Technology Officer of Repairify, inc.&nbsp;"With Duo, we are pleased to deliver this choice to our customers, giving them the flexibility and convenience to safely and accurately complete repairs."&nbsp;&nbsp;With the introduction of Duo, asTech now provides customers with a choice from one of two diagnostic scan types: a remote OEM scan that is supported by ASE and I-CAR certified technicians, or a local OEM-compatible scan. The solution also identifies relevant ADAS equipment and required calibrations based on the repair estimate, allowing shops to identify this important requirement at the beginning of the repair process. &nbsp;&nbsp;asTech is the global leader in the delivery of remote diagnostic solutions with a library of over 1,000 OEM scan tools and growing.&nbsp;&nbsp;For every comprehensive remote scan report asTech delivers, customers now also have access to the output from the official OEM scan tool right from the Duo application, providing added peace of mind and transparency. &nbsp;&nbsp;Existing asTech customers can also access the OEM tool reports through asTech Connect, a recently launched platform that helps customers better manage their diagnostics workflow, access reports, and much more.&nbsp;Access to asTech Connect is free to existing customers by simply calling Customer Support line at 1-888-486-1166.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;About asTech, Driven by RepairifyasTech is the leading provider of remote diagnostic solutions and services to the collision industry. asTech provides cutting-edge, expert diagnostics using OEM tools to provide safe and accurate repairs. asTech provides remote diagnostics using its patented device and also provides access to ASE and I-CAR Certified Technicians, who service many trouble codes remotely and provide real-time assistance to shop technicians at the vehicle when needed. asTech also offers mobile repair, key replacement, and calibration services. asTech is based in Plano, Texas.For more information, please visit:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.astech.com">www.astech.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;About Repairify, Inc.Repairify, Inc., and its family of brands empower the automotive repair industry to master today’s modern, data-intensive vehicles. By providing revolutionary technology, services, and intelligence, Repairify helps automotive professionals run better businesses through improved diagnostics, calibration, programming, and workflow. Repairify’s brands are committed to vehicle and driver safety by providing repairers with excellent service supported by the highest quality tools, technology, and data.&nbsp;Repairify, Inc., is a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC. The Repairify family includes asTech, adasThink, BlueDriver®, FleetGenix, MobileTechRX, and RED (EU). For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.repairify.com/">repairify.com.</a>&nbsp;About Kinderhook IndustriesKinderhook Industries, LLC is a private investment firm that manages over $3.3 billion of committed capital. We have made in excess of 275 investments and follow-on acquisitions since inception. Kinderhook’s investment philosophy is predicated on matching unique, growth-oriented investment opportunities with exceptional financial expertise and our proprietary network of operating partners. Our focus is on middle market businesses with defensible niche market positioning in the healthcare services, environmental / business services, and automotive / light manufacturing sectors. We have a track record of successfully and consistently building industry leaders.&nbsp;For more information, please visit:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.kinderhook.com">kinderhook.com.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Press Contact:&nbsp;Clarissa RiosBizCom PR(972) 352-7601<a href="mailto:Clarissa@BizComPR.com">Clarissa@BizComPR.com</a>&nbsp;

Introducing asTech® Duo - A Powerful, All-in-One Solution for Remote and Local Scanning, Diagnostics, and Calibrations

For Immediate Release&nbsp;Industry Veteran Chris Chesney to Join Repairify as Vice President of Training &amp; Organizational Development&nbsp;PLANO, Texas – November 1, 2021 – Repairify™, Inc., a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC (“Kinderhook”), announced today it has hired automotive training and development veteran Chris Chesney as its new Vice President of Training &amp; Organizational Development to establish a comprehensive training initiative for customers, industry partners, employees and the network of technicians throughout the global Repairify ecosystem.&nbsp;"Chris Chesney is widely regarded as one of the greatest educators in the automotive industry. He has the experience of building and growing some of the most successful automotive training organizations in the automotive industry,” said Cris Hollingsworth, President of Repairify. “We are humbled and excited that Mr. Chesney has chosen to join the Repairify team and we can’t wait to see what he brings to our organization and customers.”&nbsp;In a career spanning 50 years, Mr. Chesney has held nearly every&nbsp;primary role in the automotive service sector, including Master Technician, Service Advisor, Shop Owner, and Technical and Management Educator.&nbsp;He most recently spent nearly 22 years leading Advance Auto Parts’ Carquest Technical Institute (CTI), widely considered the industry’s most successful automotive technical training organization.&nbsp;“This is the most exciting time in the automotive industry that I have seen in over 50 years. I’m excited to join the Repairify team, who share my long-term vision of helping technicians grow their knowledge and skills to better serve the motorist,” said Chris Chesney, founding Vice President of Training and Organizational Development for Repairify. “The advancing technologies in today’s vehicles will require a commitment from every facet of our industry and Repairify is positioned to serve at a very high level.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Chesney is a self-taught technician with a background in engineering who has a passion for preparing the industry for what’s next in automotive technology.&nbsp; He serves on several boards of directors, including the National Automotive Service Task Force, the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association and Christian Brothers Automotive.&nbsp; He is a charter member of the TechForce Foundation Future Tech Success Cabinet, and an active member of the ASE Training Managers Council.&nbsp; He is a fixture on the automotive training and lecture circuit.&nbsp;&nbsp;###&nbsp;About Repairify, Inc.&nbsp;Repairify, Inc., and its family of brands empower the automotive repair industry to master today’s modern, data-intensive vehicles. By providing revolutionary OE tool and validated OE-compatible technology, services, and intelligence, Repairify helps automotive professionals run better businesses through improved diagnostics, calibration, programming, and workflow. Repairify’s brands are committed to vehicle and driver safety by providing repairers with excellent service supported by the highest quality and precision tools, technology, and data.&nbsp;&nbsp;Repairify, Inc., is a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC. The Repairify family includes asTech, adasThink, BlueDriver, FleetGenix, MobileTechRX, and RED (EU). For more information, please visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.repairify.com/">repairify.com.</a>&nbsp;About Kinderhook IndustriesKinderhook Industries, LLC is a private investment firm that manages over $3.3 billion of committed capital. We have made in excess of 275 investments and follow-on acquisitions since inception. Kinderhook’s investment philosophy is predicated on matching unique, growth-oriented investment opportunities with exceptional financial expertise and our proprietary network of operating partners. Our focus is on middle market businesses with defensible niche market positioning in the healthcare services, environmental / business services, and automotive / light manufacturing sectors. We have a track record of successfully and consistently building industry leaders.&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.kinderhook.com">kinderhook.com.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Press Contact:&nbsp;&nbsp;Clarissa RiosBizCom PR(972) 352-7601&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Clarissa@BizComPR.com">Clarissa@BizComPR.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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